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HY55 YTZ

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,674 mi
Last recorded150,674 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 YTZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 150,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 150,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 146,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front suspension spring not seated correctly in top mount

offside rear brake back plate heavily corroded

signs of nearside rear tyre has been run flat

Pass 18 Jun 2020 143,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front noise from wheel when rotated

Nearside Front spring not sitting correct

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 143,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front noise from wheel when rotated

Nearside Front spring not sitting correct

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 143,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front coil spring not located properly at upper mount

Nearside Front tyre, worn inner edge (replacement required

Offside Front tyre, worn inner and outer edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust clamp corroded/broken

Fail 3 Jul 2019 143,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front coil spring not located properly at upper mount

Nearside Front tyre, worn inner edge (replacement required

Offside Front tyre, worn inner and outer edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust clamp corroded/broken

Pass 25 Jul 2018 138,993 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to rear brakes back plates

n/s/f shockabsorber dust cover loose

oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 25 Jul 2018 138,993 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to rear brakes back plates

n/s/f shockabsorber dust cover loose

oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Aug 2017 135,258 miles

Corrosion to front brake discs

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2017 135,258 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion to front brake discs

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 128,116 miles

Front discs pitted

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2015 120,494 miles

Grease residue around outer c.v gaiters

front brake pads getting low

removed objects from windscreen prior to test

some binding to o/s/r wheel when rotated

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Aug 2015 120,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Grease residue around outer c.v gaiters

front brake pads getting low

removed objects from windscreen prior to test

some binding to o/s/r wheel when rotated

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Aug 2014 112,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

grease residue around n/s outer c.v gaiter

grease residue around o/s outer c.v gaiter

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge devoid of tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil cooler under vehicle hanging down

some binding to n/s/r wheel when rotated

some binding to o/s/r wheel when rotated

Pass 23 Aug 2014 112,572 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

grease residue around n/s outer c.v gaiter

grease residue around o/s outer c.v gaiter

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge devoid of tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil cooler under vehicle hanging down

some binding to n/s/r wheel when rotated

some binding to o/s/r wheel when rotated

Pass 31 Aug 2013 104,549 miles

inside edge of front discs slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f brake disc pitted on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2011 83,989 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,957 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 72,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 55,823 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic sill,under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil level low

plastic sill,under engine and body covers

Fail 4 Aug 2008 43,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil level low

plastic sill,under engine and body covers

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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HY55 YTZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 80,840 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY55 YTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HY55 YTZ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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